The monorail is a classic at Disney World. It’s the ride you take before you get on rides inside the parks.
There are three Monorail routes at Walt Disney World. They all intersect at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). If you are staying at a Disney hotel on the monorail loop or planning on visiting Magic Kingdom or EPCOT, you could take the Monorail as transportation. There are rules that you have to follow while riding the Monorail like standing clear of the doors.
But there are also some unspoken rules you should follow when riding the monorail. Let’s get into it.
Keep Your Phone on Low Volume
If you are watching a video or listening to music while riding to your next destination, that’s perfectly normal. What isn’t normal is listening to it with a loud volume.
We promise, not everyone wants to listen to your music or your video. We want to respect those around us so pop in those headphones or turn them down so everyone can enjoy their ride.
Strollers
Of course, having strollers on the Monorail is allowed and unlike the Disney Buses, you can leave them open with children in them. However, if your child is getting out of the stroller to sit with you, it is a courtesy to fold your stroller up to make room for more.
You should also be careful loading a stroller when entering the monorail car. Be sure to watch out for others who are already on board.
Clean Up Your Mess
Accidents happen, especially if you’re riding with a snack. You might accidentally spill your popcorn or knock over your drink.
If you do, try to clean it up the best you can and alert a Cast Member if it needs to be cleaned more. This helps keep the Monorail cars clean for all parties. Just pick up after yourself.
Don’t Take Up Extra Space
The Monorail can get crowded and there are only two benches for seating per car. You shouldn’t take up more room than you need. A few times we’ve seen people actually lay down on those benches during a ride.
If you have little ones, try to make sure they aren’t taking up too much room, especially while others are having to stand in the car. It’s not just little ones though, we’ve seen adults lay down on the benches too. We totally get tired, but it’s kind to allow others to sit in that space.
Offer Up Your Seat
We think it’s best practice to offer up your seat to someone else if your Monorail car is full. This can include elderly guests, young children, a parent holding a sleeping child, or someone who is pregnant.
Of course, they can always say no to your offer, but the gesture is kind. The Monorail ride is short so if you are able to stand and let someone else sit, that is polite.
Don’t Hold Your Arm in the Air
While you absolutely should hold on to the polls in the Monorail cars for safety, you might want to be cautious of where you’re holding it. It can get hot in Florida and we all sweat during a long park day.
However, if you have been sweating, you might want to try to hold the pole closer to the bottom so that you don’t have to lift your arm up as high. This is especially important at night when the Monorail is crowded — you don’t want your armpit in someone’s face.
Give Space When You Can
As we said, the Monorail can get pretty crowded. However, you should still allow for as much space as you can. Be aware of others around you and where you are in relation to them.
If you have an inch to scoot over on the bench, do so to allow them more room. Nothing is worse than after a long park day having someone else right on top of you on the Monorail.
Use Your Inside Voice
Finally, be sure to use your inside voice while on the Monorail. We have heard some pretty interesting and intense conversations while riding the monorail. Be sure to be aware of others around you and if it’s a private conversation, save it for after you exit the car.
This also is true for giving out any personal information as well. Don’t share your room number, credit card number, or phone number out loud. You want to stay safe too.
Those are the unspoken rules of the Monorail and we hope they can help you on your next Disney trip. For more, be sure to follow AllEars.net.
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What are some unspoken rules you follow on the Monorail? Let us know in the comments.
The only actual rules are: shoes and shirts are required, riders must be 7 or older to ride alone, if younger they need a guardian of 14 or older. And never ever lean on those automatic doors.
These would be the same rules that would apply to anyone traveling on the London Underground. Or any train, TBH
Thank you for the excellent reminders for the monorail! I have one more to add – if you are wearing a backpack or carrying a large bag, please carry it in front of you and low down. Not only does this make more room for others, it also prevents you from knocking your bag into another guest when you turn around.
I would add that you should be absolutely CERTAIN that the woman is pregnant. I was once offered a seat by a woman who assumed I was pregnant because I have a small frame and was swollen in my midriff due to perimenopause. My whole day was ruined. Just be SMART before you decide to hurt someone’s feelings.
Your whole day ruined because someone was nice to you? Poor baby. I guess the next person who is mean to you should get a free pass and hearty ‘thank you, you are so kind’.
On the monorail it’s another unspoken rule to keep your shoes on. More than once I’ve seen ladies, and even a few guys, pull off their sandals or sneakers and do things with their well ‘seasoned’ toes. Honestly people, it’s simply not cool. The air circulation is not THAT effective.